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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.83, 3,216.65 and 913.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.83, 3,216.65 and 913.55 is: 1,369.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.83 : 3,216.65 = 913.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.83/3,216.65 = 913.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.83x = 3,216.65 × 913.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.83x = 2,938,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,549.96/2,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.43

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